The P Shot and ED Injections in Vancouver: What You Should Know
Erectile dysfunction can be a sign that the body needs deeper attention. If you are experiencing changes, there are clinical treatments that can help. In Canada, approaches like the P Shot, prescription based injections, and regenerative care are often considered when supporting erectile dysfunction.
This guide walks through the most common ED treatments and answers the question: what is the best injection for erectile dysfunction?
The P Shot
The P Shot takes a different approach than traditional ED injections. It uses platelet rich plasma prepared from your own blood, which contains platelets involved in tissue repair. Some individuals choose this approach because it focuses on supporting the tissue rather than creating an immediate effect. Others prefer using their own blood product instead of medication.
At Godley Clinic, Dr. Godley’s background in anesthesia means he has spent decades mastering precision, injections, and pain management. That experience shows in every P Shot treatment.
Before and After ED Injections
The Consultation
You meet privately with Dr. Godley and talk openly about what has been going on. He reviews your health, asks about symptoms, and looks at contributing factors that may be affecting sexual function.
“When someone develops erectile dysfunction, it is often a sign that something is out of balance in the body. The P Shot is an excellent procedure, but it is only one piece of the puzzle. We need to understand why it is happening.”
- Dr. Mark Godley
The Treatment
Numbing is applied, but some discomfort can still happen. Dr. Godley monitors you closely, adjusts as needed, and works with the level of precision that comes from decades of anesthesia experience. The injections themselves are quick.
After Treatment
Most people head back into their day as usual. Platelet rich plasma releases growth factors that support the body’s natural repair processes in the area treated. These signals work gradually. In erectile tissue, this means supporting the cells involved in blood flow and structural strength.
What is the best injection for erectile dysfunction
The best injection for erectile dysfunction depends on your goals, your comfort level, and your medical history. The following medication based injections work by creating an immediate erection.
Trimix - Trimix contains three medications that work together to relax smooth muscle and increase local blood flow. The formulation is prepared by a compounding pharmacy, and the clinic draws up the appropriate dose during your appointment. It is often chosen when oral medication has not been effective or when someone wants a stronger, dependable response.
Why it is different: strongest effect, commonly used when a reliable on demand injection is needed.
Bimix - Bimix contains two of the medications found in Trimix but without the third component. It is also prepared by a compounding pharmacy and dosed in a clinic. It can feel milder than Trimix and may be recommended for individuals who do not need a full strength formula or who prefer starting with a gentler option.
Why it is different: lighter effect than Trimix, often chosen for those who want a less intense formulation.
Caverject - Caverject contains a single medication called alprostadil. Unlike Trimix and Bimix, it is commercially manufactured and comes in premeasured vials or prefilled systems. The clinic prepares the injection during your visit.
Why it is different: one active ingredient, simple to use, often preferred for its straightforward preparation.
Regenerative Treatments Similar to the P Shot
Like the P Shot, these approaches focus on supporting the health of erectile tissue rather than creating a same day effect.
Shockwave Therapy
Low intensity focused shockwave uses sound waves to stimulate blood flow and encourage new vessel growth in erectile tissue. It is often chosen by individuals who want a non injection option that targets circulation.
How it compares to the P Shot:
Uses sound waves instead of injections and does not involve blood products
Done in a weekly series, while the P Shot is typically performed up to three times a year
Focuses on circulation support, while the P Shot delivers growth factors directly into the tissue
Stem Cell Based Therapies
Not available in Canada and typically offered only through research programs. These treatments involve extracting stem cell rich material from the body and injecting it into targeted areas.
How it compares to the P Shot:
Similar focus on supporting tissue health
Not available to the general public
Lifestyle and Medical Optimization
While not a single treatment, these factors play a major role in erectile tissue health. Clinics may combine the P Shot with:
hormone balancing when medically appropriate
cardiovascular support
management of conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure
How it compares to the P Shot:
Supports the entire system involved in erectile function, not just the local tissue
Addresses hormone balance, blood flow, and metabolic health
Helps create a healthier foundation that can complement regenerative treatment
Focuses on long term wellness rather than a single targeted procedure
Quick Summary
The P Shot uses your own platelet rich plasma to support erectile tissue
Trimix, Bimix, and Caverject create an immediate erection
Shockwave Therapy supports circulation and vessel pathways
Stem cell treatments are not available in Canada
Lifestyle and medical optimization can support long term function
A physician assessment helps determine what is appropriate
Book your ED consultation in Vancouver and Abbotsford
ED treatment is not one size fits all. Each option supports the body in a different way, which is why having the right guidance matters. Dr. Godley brings decades of experience in anesthesia and precision injections, along with a strong understanding of how overall health influences sexual function. His approach is calm, clear, and focused on helping you understand what is happening in your body so you can move forward with confidence.
